The nurse is caring for a client who is employed as a manual laborer and works with her hands. Which instruction would be most helpful?
A) Do not return to work until all areas are completely healed.
B) Have others assist in tasks involving use of affected arm.
C) Wear gloves to prevent injury.
D) Check to see if job description can be changed.
C
Feedback:
It is most helpful to provide an option that allows the client to continue with her job, if able. Many times, the client must continue employment and cannot change jobs. Instructing the client to not return to work may not be an option throughout the healing process, which could be up to 1 year. Asking others to do tasks and changing the job description are unrealistic throughout the recovery period.
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